Our Firm

No matter the circumstances, we treat our clients with respect, understanding, and patience. We guarantee effective and aggressive representation to our clients. If you are going through a legal process, we know that you may be overwhelmed and stressed by the process. We pride ourselves on helping our clients understand the law and the legal options available to them. Each case and each client are unique and different. We are dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client and strive to negotiate and litigate an outcome that best fits your needs and interests.

Our consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust. We use cutting edge technologies that allow us to respond quickly and give you the most relevant information and perspectives on your case. We are proud that so many of our clients have repeatedly turned to us for counsel and representation.

ATTORNEYS

Katie Bowen

Attorney Katie Bowen (formerly Katie Cotter) has been successfully representing clients for 17 years. Her areas of practice span across a range

of legal issues, including Corporate and Business Law, Family Law, Real Estate Transactions and Estate Planning. Additionally, Katie is also accredited and trained as a Family and Divorce Mediator through DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.

As the founding attorney of Cotter Bowen Law Firm, Katie is committed to providing clients with excellent representation, accessibility, and an understanding of the law. Katie knows that legal matters and legal documents may add stress to our clients' lives. Katie is patient with her clients and listens to their concerns. She is committed to providing zealous representation for her clients.

Katie has extensive experience representing clients in their purchase and sales transactions, drafting commercial and residential real estate contracts, and walking parties from the beginning of the contract phase to the closing table.

Additionally, Katie has over 15 years of experience litigating divorce matters, negotiating custody arrangements, and advocating for her clients' interests as parents. To minimize the stress and costs of litigation, Katie also engages with families going through a family court process as a guardian ad litem and mediator. In the mediator role, Katie facilitates conversation and resolutions with parties to keep the parties in the driver's seat of their own family and future.

Katie also works with clients to plan for the future in their personal and business lives. Whether a client is working to establish a small business entity, create policies and procedures for their existing company or corporation, strategically plan for a merger, sale, or acquisition, or create a family estate plan, Katie provides solutions for our business and individual clients.

Born and raised in the southside of Chicago, Katie returned to the southwest suburbs to open her law firm. As a wife and mother, Katie understands the importance of protecting your loved ones with proper planning. She also recognizes the time restraints of today's working parents and family members, and works hard to implement communication systems that allow clients to stay actively engaged in their legal matter.

In her 'free time', Katie volunteers with the Les Turner ALS Foundation, located in Skokie, Illinois. Since 2008, Katie and her team, 'TEAM JEAN', named in honor or her mother, Jean McDonald Cotter, have raised over $200,000.00 to help find a cure for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. When not working or volunteering, you can often find Katie cheering on her children, cooking at home with her family, walking her dog, or reading a book.

Bar & Court Admission

State Bar of Illinois, 2007
U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2008

Memberships

Southwest Bar Association, Secretary 2022, Treasurer 2023, and Vice President 2024
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

Education

Lake Forest College, cum laude, 2004
John Marshall Law School, 2007